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Orange Jam with Warm Spices

Delicious Orange Jam with Warm Spices That Brightens Mornings

This delightful Orange Jam with Warm Spices is a perfect way to preserve the season’s flavors and adds brightness to your mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 3 lbs Oranges peeled
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust based on the sweetness of oranges
  • 1-2 Cinnamon Sticks for infusion
  • 1-2 Star Anise optional, can be swapped with ginger
  • 1-2 Cloves use sparingly as strong flavor
For Optional Variations
  • Zest of Oranges for enhanced flavor
  • Blood Oranges for unique color and taste
  • Fresh Herbs (Thyme or Rosemary) for a creative twist

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Canning Jars
  • ladle
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel the Oranges and set them aside in a bowl.
  2. Puree the peeled oranges until smooth.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the orange puree, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves.
  4. Heat the mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
  5. Monitor the jam's consistency during the simmering process.
  6. Test the jam’s consistency using the cold plate method.
  7. Remove spices and prepare jars by sterilizing them.
  8. Fill jars with hot jam, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  10. Check seals after cooling and store properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use whole spices for better flavor control. Sweet varieties of oranges are recommended for best results.

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